Autumn Study Day 2025
13th October, 2025 @ 8:30 am – 3:35 pm
Overview
Theme: Mutate or Metamorphose
“Change,” as the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus wisely observed, “is the only constant in life.” In a world that seems to move faster with each passing year, the challenge of keeping pace can feel overwhelming. Yet, rather than resist change, we are invited to embrace it. The theme of this year’s study day reflects this journey: change can be unsettling and even uncomfortable, but it also holds the potential for transformation—emerging not as something to fear, but as something beautiful, like a butterfly from its chrysalis. Today, we explore how our approach to change can shape not only our personal growth but also the way we lead and support our teams through transition. Let this be a day of reflection, inspiration, and shared learning as we navigate the path of change together.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
The CSC Committee
This event carries 5 CPD credits from the Royal College of Pathologists
Provisional Agenda
| 8:30 | Registration and refreshments |
| 09:15 | Welcome and introduction – Welcome to North Wales John Prendergast, CSC Chair |
| Chair: | TBC |
| 09:20 | Turning the Tide – From Ugly Duckling to Beautiful Swan – A positive outcome from a JAG Standard Audit – Wrexham Maelor Hospital Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board |
| 09:50 | TBC |
| 10:20 | Tea and Coffee |
| Chair: | Becky Hill |
| 10:50 | Sterile Barrier Systems – Use of linen as an eco-friendly alternative to paper Andrea Wadey |
| 11:10 | Containers Dan Cool |
| 11:50 | Infection Control Matters Jincy Jerry |
| 12:10 | Q&A facilitated by Becky Hill |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| Chair: | Mike Simmons |
| 13:20 | Disscussion & Interactive Audience Session: What do you want from an HTM? Facilitated by Mike Simmons John Prendergast (Wales), TBC (Scotland), TBC (England) |
| 14:05 | TBC |
| 14:35: | IPC and the Built Environment Tracey Gauci |
| 15:05 | TBC |
| 15:30 | Final Questions and Answers |